Satheesan Makkuttan has over 14 years of experience in human resources and general administration. He is currently working as the Deputy Manager of HR and Administration for Essar Group in Abu Dhabi. Prior to this role, he worked for Dodsal Group in various locations such as the UAE, Algeria, and Oman. He has expertise in areas such as personnel management, recruitment, facilities management, and performance management. Makkuttan is seeking new opportunities to apply his qualifications and experience.

1. SATHEESAN MAKKUTTAN
Contact: +971561552503 / 0505572147 ~ E-Mail: smakkuttan@gmail.com
Have a fair perspective on HR / Administration with understanding of inter-relationships between
diverse & complex tasks; globally focused, learned and aware professional who now wishes to apply
above qualifications & work experience with renowned Corporate
Location Preference: Gulf
PROFILE SUMMARY
A competent professional with nearly 14 years of experience in:
General Administration Human Resource Management Recruitment & Retention
Employee Relations Visa Processing Payroll Administration
Transport Operations Facilities Management Performance Management
 Expertise in general administrative activities, personnel management, corporate policy implementation and
facilities management across assignments
 An expert in managing Facility Management operations involving housekeeping, environment & security, safety
& firefighting, transport management, contract management and management of crisis & various emergencies
 Contributing in the overall profitability of operations and accountable for strategic utilization and deployment of
available resources (manpower, money and materials)
 Proficient in overseeing smooth implementation of HR policies for manpower planning, performance
management system, recruitment, selection and training of employees
 Gained extensive exposure in Performance Management Process, Full & Final Settlements, HR Business Partner,
Training & Development, IR Activities, MIS, etc.
 Exceptional work ethic, routinely use available time to solve organizational problems, ability to work without the
need for direct supervision and ensuring timely completion of all assignments
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
General Administration
 Actively involved in planning, forecasting, setting objectives and determining courses of action, thereby efficiently
preparing for any eventuality
 Devising & implementing staff welfare policies and managing activities such as transportation, housing, security,
personal accidents, insurance, etc. thereby enhancing employee motivation
Facility Management
 Efficiently managing operations for establishing new systems & processes in the office and ensuring
compliance to the same
 Interacting with different departments for executing the maintenance of all equipment in the organization and
enhancing the overall efficiency

2. Personnel Management
 Overseeing smooth implementation of HR policies for manpower planning, recruitment, selection, induction &
development of new employees in the organization
 Maintaining healthy employee relations and handling grievances thus creating a transparent work environment
Performance Management
 Managing Appraisal Process across the levels and establishing framework for substantiating Performance
Appraisal System linked to Reward Management
 Taking feedback from department heads about confirmation of employees, handing out appraisal letters and
communicating changes in levels / compensation to Finance
Employee Relations / Engagement
 Steering Employee Engagement initiatives across the organization and ensuring workmen queries and problems
are addressed on time
 Ensuring prompt resolution of employee grievances to maintain cordial management-employee relations and
achieving dedication by workers
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Sep’13 - till date: Essar Group, Abu Dhabi as Dy.Manager – HR & Administration
Monitoring Administration Department of Essar Borouge Project at Abu Dhabi; the project duration is 3 years and the
project owner is Borouge (ADNOC Group)
Key Result Areas
 Supervising complete personnel & administration activities, right from mobilization of
manpower to day-to-day administrative works, which includes camp administration,
transportation (vehicle maintenance & insurance), workman insurance, employees’
salary payroll in Sapience HRMS and releasing of all admin. related POs in SAP
 Ensuring arrangement of suitable camp accommodation for employees (accommodation/catering), which includes
recreation facilities with proper green belt areas
 Arranging employees recreation, in-door & out-door sports activity on regular basis.
 Providing counsel and assistance to employees at all levels in accordance with the company’s policies and
procedures and thus building a healthy team.
 Ensuring a motivational climate in the organization and administer all employee benefits programs to achieve
maximum output.
 Setting up of Camp, Mess and Site Offices at different locations as per the project requirement and maintenance of
the same with the help of supporting staff.
 Furnishing of Staff Accommodation / Expatriate Guest House / Staff Guest House and Maintenance.
 Responsible for organizing corporate events such as company’s dinner, annual day, etc.
 All other miscellaneous works related to Administration Department.
 Resolving employees’ grievances and complaints; providing guidance, if necessary
 Providing proper health care to all employees and looking after them so that they are fit.
 Handling overall forecasting, budgeting, procurement, distribution and consumption of resources, supervising the
housekeeping activities and ensuring availability of stationery and other essential items
 Site and Office administration of the Project
 Accountable for development of data base of potential candidates and recruitment agencies
 Closely monitoring the recruitment of employees
 Conducting:
 HR induction for newly joined employees
 Pre interview screening
 Employees recreation and indoor & outdoor sports activity on regular basis
 Liaising with HOD for selection and finalization of employment of shortlisted candidates
 Processing employees monthly salary through Sapience HRMS Package
 Maintaining regular attendance of deployed manpower at site and their movement at various locations
 Tracking employee’s performance, evaluating them during their service at the project and subsequently rating
their suitability for the next project
 Facilitating day-to-day correspondence with client, headquarters and other projects
 Overseeing other site and office administration of the project
 Formulating human resources plans and procedures in coordination with senior management
 Accountable for yearly / monthly manpower planning
 Efficiently managing complete overseas recruitment; giving advertisements for open positions (junior, senior &
management level) both in printed media and online job portals

3.  Liaising with:
 Local employment agents for new recruitment and interview schedules
 External consultants on employees’ training needs and arranging training schedules for employees
 Generating annual headcount report and organization chart
 Looking after:
 Annual leave plans, leave control and record keepings
 Annual appraisal & implementation of grading system
 Overseeing monthly payroll & accountable for calculation of salary of employees
 Forecasting salary & employee benefits for annual business plan
 Organizing orientation program for new employees
 Ensuring implementation of HR policies / guidelines
 Taking active part in Project Management Meetings and also took part in the task force team over viewing the
Maintenance department for optimum utilization of resources
Aug’03 – Aug’13: Dodsal Group, UAE, Algeria and Oman
Dodsal Group of Companies has been actively growing since the last 55 years and is now well known and respected global
player in the Oil & Gas/ Engineering and Construction industry
Team Size: 12 members
Key Clients
 Dodsal Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd., Hameem, Abu Dhabi as Officer – HR &
Administration: Sept’12 – Aug’13
 Client: Eni Saipem
 Dodsal Engineering & Construction FZE, Skikda, Algeria as Officer – HR & Administration: Mar’10 – Aug’12
 Client: Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR)
 Dodsal Engineering & Construction LLC, Mukhaizna, Oman as Junior Officer – HR & Administration: Oct’06 – Feb’10
 Client: Occidental of Oman
 Dodsal & Co. LLC. Sohar, Oman as Junior Officer - Personnel & Administration: Jan’05 – Sep’06
 Client: JGC Corporation
 Dodsal & Co. LLC, Safah, Oman as P & A Assistant: Aug’03 – Dec’04
 Client: Occidental of Oman
Key Result Areas
 Efficiently managed the recruitment lifecycle for sourcing the best talent from diverse sources after identification
of manpower requirements
 Involved in:
 Scrutinizing of CVs & details received from Dodsal Head Quarters in Dubai
 Site and office administration of the project
 Looked after the:
 Appraisal process across the levels and established framework for substantiating performance appraisal
system linked to reward management
 Forecasting, budgeting, procurement, distribution & consumption of resources, supervising the housekeeping
activities and ensuring availability of stationery and other essential items
 Development & implementation of key purchase strategies and ensuring that plans are aligned with project
requirements as well as formulating budgets for timely procurement of various critical components
 Maintained:
 Optimum inventory levels for achieving cost savings without hampering the project process and prepared
reports for the same and responsible for implementing HR policies / guidelines
 Personnel files, HR packages and preparation of daily, weekly & monthly MIS reports
 Attendance sheet and record details of working hours and OT of employees
 HR databank of all the employees through Gulf HR Package, including passport details, visa details, etc.
 Facilitated manpower planning as per project loading chart/ requirement in consultation with the Project Control
Manager, Manager-HR and Administration
 Liaised with:
 ANEM (Employment Exchange in Algeria) for getting CVs of local candidates
 Cacobath Dept. (EPF Dept. in Algeria) for registration of local employees
 Labour Offices for fulfilling the percentage of local manpower carrying out the smooth functioning of site activities
 Journey Management and Camp Boss for arranging transportation and accommodation facilities for the employees
 PRO for registration and renewal of company vehicles / equipment
 Formulated various visa applications for onward submission to Government Authorities
 Managed day-to-day correspondence with Dubai Head Quarters and other projects

4.  Functioned as the Department Coordinator for implementing ISO 9001- 2000
 Participated in the SAP & Gulf HR package implementation for the department
 Vehicle allocation and monitoring and certification of monthly invoices
 Developed:
 Purchase orders of ticket booking, etc.
 Service agreements of the employees as per the instructions of Dubai HQ
 Employees monthly salary through Gulf HR Package
 Demob list and the Demob Letters
 Wage/salary revision w.r.t. Executives after obtaining approval from the HR/Admin-Manager
 Process leave settlement / final settlement of employees
 Arranged:
 Documents for completing medical & civil ID formalities of newly joined employees
 Air ticket for all employees and coordinated with the travel agents for booking
Significant Accomplishments
 Steered efforts in setting up of site facilities / other administration activities for the project
 Played a vital role in shift the employees on-site from Mukhaizan to Muscat, and received appreciation from top
management for same in 2007, when cyclone outburst in Oman
 Received appreciation from HR Director (Dodsal Group) for completing the assigned job on time
 Received double promotion within a span of twelve months of joining as recognition for the hard work.
 Recognized as Best Staff Performer for the month of Apr’12
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Apr’03 – Jul’03: Jacob Koshy & Co. (A Chartered Accountant Firm), Mumbai, India as Accountant-cum-Audit Assistant
Jul’01 – Mar’03: Dotanah Engineering & Contracting SDN/ BHD, Sarawak, Malaysia as P & A Assistant
Client: Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR)
Mar’99 – Jun’01: Shakti Vital Links Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India as Accountant
ACADEMIC DETAILS
 B.Com. from Calicut University, Kerala in 1998
 Diploma (Computerized Financial Accounting) from Spectrum Institute, Kerala in 1999
Other Course
 English Typewriting Course with Lower Grade (45 w.p.m.) from the Board of Technical
Examination, Kerala in 1997
IT Skills: Proficient in MS-Office (Word, Excel & Access), Tally, Gulf HR and SAP Packages
TRAININGS
 ISO 9001-2000 Quality Awareness Program
 Journey Management Training Course
 First Aid Training Course
 Confined Space Training Course
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 5th January 1976
Nationality: Indian
Visa Status: Employment Visa
Marital Status: Married
No. of Dependents: 3
Passport Details: H 1513002 (Issued at Muscat; Valid up to 13th January 2019)
Present Address: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Permanent Address: Makkuttan House, Kolakkattu Vayal, PO.Ariyil, Taliparamba, Kannur, Kerala, India- 670 143
License Details: Holding valid Indian LV License
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Malayalam and Arabic